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Island Gro trimmer Aaron Rogers cleans up the buds of the most recent harvest. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Locally owned cannabis business grows indoors

The Crandalls, owners of Island Gro, are no strangers to the rollercoaster of recreational legality.

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Whidbey part of statewide drought emergency

The statewide drought could mean water restriction in the future for some residents.

Photo by David Welton

Life

Make art, not waste

South Whidbey students are creating art to raise money for the climate crisis.

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IHOP cook accused of kitchen assault

A cook at the Oak Harbor IHOP restaurant is accused of assaulting a fellow cook.

Photo by Sam Fletcher
Ariah Bepler of Kings-Men Construction sands Jumbo Burrito’s floor to prepare the restaurant to re-open in two weeks.

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Oak Harbor’s favorite burrito joint to reopen

Jumbo Burrito will be reopening soon after a three-and-a-half-month closure.

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Harman announces run for lieutenant governor

An Oak Harbor man is seeking one of the top positions in state government.

Photo by David Welton
Over 300 people turned out in Langley on April 13 for the annual Welcome the Whales parade. Creative costumes could be seen everywhere, including Ursula, the villain in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”

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Parade attracts a marine menagerie

Sea creatures marched down the streets on Saturday for the annual Welcome the Whales Parade.

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King to pass baton to new superintendent

The Coupeville School Board chose Shannon Leatherwood as the district’s new superintendent.

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From left, author JA Jance and Coupeville residents Judy Lynn and Bonnie Abney pose for a photo after lunch.

Life

Whidbey women share connection with novelist

NYT Best Selling Author JA Jance will speak about her career and crime novels in Coupeville.

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Plant sale about to bloom

The Coupeville Garden Club’s 55th annual plant sale will offer a wide variety of plants next week.

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Large search fails to recover body of murder suspect

Investigators believe the man is a suspect in the murder of an Anacortes elementary school teacher.

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Life

Farm school offers learning opportunities

The Organic Farm School is offering several opportunities to help and learn about farming.

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Duo teaching the art of fencing to youth

Two seasoned fencers are sharing their sword-fighting expertise with the community in South Whidbey.